Job Help.... WAY off-topic

[SweetTea]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 3:10pm

Does anyone out there have any ideas about good employment agencies or other places to look for employment while auditioning. I mean, the bills still have to get paid. Also.... I have been working in customer service at the same company for 3 years, and before that, at a different company for a year and a half. If I stay in this field, does anyone have any idea what kind of salary I should push for? I am A+ and MOUS certified (if you don't know what that means, you haven't worked in an IT field) and type about 45 wpm (one handed due to my injury). Any thoughts or ideas? I'm sure there are lots of "starving" artists in the city.... I just don't want to be one. And for those of you who have read my previous posts.... I decided NOT to go to AMDA, and now I gotta find a JOB! Still Moving in mid-Jan. :)

-Tea

[ckeaton]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 3:12pm

The off-topic board is for topics that are "off-topic".
But I'm sure this was an innocent mistake. One of the boys will move us.

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 3:15pm

I suggest a temp agency called The Laury Group (212-832-3690, I believe)- they are very actor friendly (if you are looking for temp work) and have kept me employed for many years off and on while I was performing. Nice (if a bit eccentric) group of people.

[SweetTea]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 3:21pm

So sorry to post in the wrong board.... It was a boo boo on my part.... A slip of the mouse, if you will. And thanks for the feedback so far.

-Tea

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 5:16pm

Also good is Supporting Cast on 40th between 5th and Mad, if you're looking for a temp agency. Again, very friendly to theatre people.

I also waitress which, if done correctly, means you're fed for free, are able to drink and socialize and can make $100-$200 bucks a night.

[SweetTea]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 5:24pm

Yeah, I was thinking of waiting tables (which I have done in the past but DESPISED it, primarily because it was a Hooters, yes, Hooters *GAG*), but I only have about 65% movement in my left hand and my nerve reactions in that hand are pretty shady as well. I'd love to temp somewhere, but I'm concerned about not making enough $$ that way. I could probably bartend (never been to "school" for it, but I can pour a MEAN drink or 10 :)).... I dunno.... What's avearge salary for your everyday office temp?

-Tea

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 5:28pm

You can make anywhere between 9 and 15 an hour, depending on where you go.

And, as good a pourer as you are, most restaurants require (in addition to experience, especially in NY) the certificate from an accredited bartending school.

[SweetTea]

Posted: 5/20/04 at 8:24am

Well, temping it is..... Thanks for the input. I'll check out the suggested agencies.

-Tea